FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 2, 2003

IRgA Selects Smith Bucklin For Full Service Management

Chicago, IL - The International Reprographic Association (IRgA) today announced it has selected Smith Bucklin to provide full service association management services and that it will move its headquarters from Oak Brook, IL to Smith Bucklin's Chicago, IL office.

Founded in 1927, the IRgA is the world's leading trade association for the reprographic industry. It is largely comprised of entrepreneurial businesses serving the large and wide-format reproduction needs of architectural, engineering, manufacturing, retail, and advertising industries. The IRgA offers its members a full array of educational and networking opportunities through weekly communications, industry-specific journals, an interactive member database, training programs, and annual convention and trade show.

The IRgA was looking for a complete association management solution that offered management, marketing, customer service and consulting expertise needed for us to thrive and become the organization of choice for every reprographer, commented IRgA President Robert Margolis of Crest Graphics.

"The IRgA leadership had the vision to develop an impressive portfolio of products and services," said Henry S. Givray, president and chief executive officer, Smith Bucklin. "We see tremendous possibilities for the IRgA to grow and are thrilled to have the opportunity to help guide the association so it may reach its full potential," he said.

"This is a new age for the IRgA. We are very impressed with the depth of skills available through Smith Bucklin and the keen interest they have in our success. We're looking to build upon the exceptional work of our volunteer leadership. The qualifications and experience of Smith Bucklin will help us create a strong future for the IRgA," Margolis said.

In addition to executive management, administration, financial, and technology services, Smith Bucklin will support IRgA's Annual Convention and Trade Show, training program, and manage its publications including REPRO REPORT Magazine--the official news magazine of the IRgA.

About the IRgA
The IRgA is a trade association founded in 1927 to represent the large- and small-format imaging industry. From its traditional roots in blueprinting, the reprographic industry has now emerged as the leader in digital imaging and file transfer technologies. The IRgA members are best known for their expertise in: Wide-format engineering output, wide-format color graphics, small-format digital printing, laminating and finishing, scanning and archiving capabilities, digital file management, and facilities management. For more information, please visit www.irga.com.

About Smith Bucklin
Smith Bucklin is the nation's leading association management and professional services company providing flexible, tailored full-service management and project-based services to more than 150 trade associations, professional societies, technology user groups and government institutes/agencies. Smith Bucklin's mission is to drive growth and build sustained competitiveness for client organizations. Founded in 1949, the company employs 550 professionals specializing in all phases of association activity including executive management, member and chapter administration, conference and tradeshow management, marketing, media relations, Web services, education and programs, government relations and financial management. Smith Bucklin manages more than $170 million in annual client budgets from offices in Chicago, Washington, DC, and St. Louis. For more information, please visit www.smithbucklin.com or call 1-866-722-7655.

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